Barrell 12 Year Old Cask Strength French Oak Finish Bourbon Whiskey

A rare 12-year age-statement bourbon elevated by a bold French-oak finish, this whiskey blends rich maturity with refined wood complexity. On the one hand, you have all the depth and fullness of a decade-aged bourbon; on the other, the finishing step in hand-selected French oak casks provides a layer of spice, nutty richness and elegant structure that lifts it beyond the usual. Bottled at cask strength, it is ideal for serious whiskey drinkers seeking both power and nuance.

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Origins & Craftsmanship
Crafted by Barrell Craft Spirits in Kentucky, this expression begins as a blend of straight bourbons distilled in multiple states (Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Wyoming) and matured for 12 years in new American white-oak barrels. The distinguishing step: a secondary finishing period in hand-selected French oak barrels with varying levels of toast. This French oak finish is designed to impart nuanced wood-driven character—refined tannins, unique spice, toasted hazelnuts and layered vanilla—while preserving the mature bourbon core. The whisky is bottled at approximately 108.5 proof (54.25% ABV) and is non-chill filtered, offering full flavor and complexity.

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Tasting Profile

• Nose: The first aromas are ripe pear brandy and pineapple, evolving into dried persimmon and then into a spiced pastry feel—cinnamon-dusted donut, hazelnut praline and hot cocoa powder. In the background, resinous notes of thyme, tea-tree oil and incense hint at the French oak’s influence.

• Palate: Rich and full‐bodied. Layers of allspice, clove, nutmeg and peppercorn surface early, followed by toasted hazelnut, creamy vanilla, caramelised butter and gently roasted oak. Mid-palate introduces subtle lavender, sage smoke and sandalwood, reflecting the French oak finish’s tannin structure and aromatic depth.

• Finish: Long and contemplative. Dark coffee-cake, maraschino cherry and peppery olive-oil notes linger, while undertones of leather, graphite-flecked pencil shavings and warm aged oak fade slowly—instilling a sense of maturity and refinement.

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